Fruit Bookmarks

Fruit Bookmarks

Kids will love making these quick and colorful fruit bookmarks—great for sharing and trading

Instructions

Step 1
BEAD COLORS NEEDED:
Red - 102
Orange - 15
Cheddar - 21
Yellow - 15
Pastel Yellow - 21
Prickly Pear - 34
Kiwi Lime - 48
Green - 20
Dark Green - 10
Light Brown - 28
Black - 11
White - 44

YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
Large square pegboard
Iron and ironing paper
Tweezers
Popsicle sticks
Quick-drying adhesive
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
CREATING THE DESIGN:
Download the PDF for the Fruit Bookmarks Project Pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads as shown.

Step 3
FUSING THE DESIGN: An adult should do this step.
Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. NOTE: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly, it is possible some colors may need a little more time. Let the design cool.

Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat the fusing. Let cool completely. When the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.

Step 4
ASSEMBLY:
Glue fruit pieces onto popsicle sticks.